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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$52

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 56 m

Buses per day

27

Distance

323 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast buses

Of the 27 buses that leave Madrid for Bilbao on Mon, Jun 16, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 323 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
09:00AM4h10
Madrid
01:10PMBilbao
$301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
04:00PM4h00
Madrid
08:00PMBilbao
$331One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:30PM3h50
Madrid
10:20PMBilbao
$331One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
04:00PM4h00
Madrid
08:00PMBilbao
$351One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:00AM4h10
Madrid
02:10PMBilbao
$351One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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€48

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Cheapest

€57

Average price

€139

Average price

6h 26m

Average duration

5h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 13m

Average duration

Fastest

4h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 57m

Average duration

4h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Live departures

Madrid to Bilbao bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, June 15
Last updated at 3:30 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal5:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h50
9:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal6:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
10:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy7:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h25
11:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal7:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
5h00
12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h10
11:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h40
12:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:30 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
5h00
1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal · Normal8:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
5h15
2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal9:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h55
1:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h40
1:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal10:30 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
3:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
3:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal12:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
4:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
5h15
6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy1:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h10
5:10 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h45
6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy3:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h20
7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal4:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
8:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal5:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
9:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal5:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h30
9:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy6:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h10
10:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h55
10:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
14h25
9:15 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea1 transfer
alsaNormal8:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h45
12:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h30
12:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
Monday, June 16
alsa_supraSupra Economy12:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América
4h10
4:10 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy12:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h55
4:10 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Bilbao

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Buses from Madrid to Bilbao run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€19)
Distance
200 miles (322 km)
Average bus duration
5h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€28)
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
24
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
06:00
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€19)

Bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Madrid to Bilbao

You can travel by bus to Bilbao from Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Bus information from Madrid to Bilbao with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $34
  • Alsa frequency: 15 a day

Buses from Madrid to Bilbao

Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities. A number of bus companies offer domestic and international routes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao are operated by Spanish provider, ALSA with up to 20 departures a day. The first bus leaves in the early hours of the morning, while the last departure at around 8:30 p.m. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao require a journey time of approximately 4 hours.

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Madrid to Bilbao Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Madrid to Bilbao when you book in advance

Booking Period

Average Price

Same Day

€31

1 Day in Advance

€31

1 Week in Advance

€31

2 Weeks in Advance

€31

1 Month in Advance

€31

3 Months in Advance

€31

Madrid to Bilbao Buses: General Information


While taking a bus is slower than both and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4 hours to arrive in Bilbao.

  • autobus All Madrid to Bilbao buses are run by ALSA.
  • autobus Most buses are direct, depart from Madrid's Intercam Av. America bus station and arrive at Bilbao bus station.
  • autobus Traveling from Madrid to Bilbao by bus takes as little as 4 hours and 5 minutes to arrive in Bilbao.
  • autobus Most travelers book their Madrid to Bilbao bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Taking the Bus from Madrid

Buses from Madrid to Bilbao leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte bus station, located on Avenida de America, which has good local transport links by bus and metro to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Madrid's efficient and extensive transport network is supplemented by regular night bus routes. Taxis are also available at the bus station.

Getting into Madrid by Bus

Bilbao is a bustling port and the capital of Vizcaya in the Basque Region of Northern Spain and is situated on the tidal Nervión River. Bilbao enjoys a mild climate, more temperate than much of Spain and has become increasingly popular, with visitors enjoying the art and architecture of the modernist Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Other attractions are the Basque Museum and La Ria Maritime Museum. Bilbao's Old Town, or Casco Viejo, has seven streets full of interesting shops and cafes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao arrive at the TermiBus Station, which is linked by tram to central Bilbao. Bilbao has plenty of public transport options, including a Metro line, frequent Bilbobus City buses, one EuskoTran tram line, and the BizkaiBus service which covers surrounding regions and coastal towns. Bilbao has a weekend night bus service, while taxis are also available at the station.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Madrid to Bilbao

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The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Avenida de América. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Avenida de América for your trip from Madrid to Bilbao.
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenida de América
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
  • La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Avenida de América
  • Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Bilbao is Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses for your trip to Bilbao from Madrid.
Bilbao, Estación de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Gurtubay Kalea
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2

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